James Carlos "Bimby" Aquino Yap Jr. (; born April 19, 2007) is a Filipino television host, media personality and former child actor. He made his film debut in My Little Bossings (2013).
Early life and education Bimby Aquino Yap was born as James Carlos Aquino Yap Jr. at 4:50 pm on April 19, 2007 at Makati Medical Center in Makati, to television host and actress Kris Aquino and basketball player James Yap. When he was 3 years old, they separated and had their marriage eventually annulled when he was 4. He is currently homeschooling since elementary. He attended junior high school at Brent International School.
Acting career Yap started his acting career in 2010. He made his first appearance on TV Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo as a guest role alongside his mother. He made his first movie Noy as a cameo role. In 2013, he made appearance on TV Vampire ang Daddy Ko as a guest role alongside his mother followed by the debut movie in My Little Bossings.
Personal life Yap is Catholic. In 2016, Yap experienced a concussion on the head. In October 2020, Yap was reported to be tall (nearly as tall as his father) and still growing, according to an Instagram post by his mother, Kris Aquino.
Filmography Film Year Title Role Note Ref. 2010 Noy Himself/CameoSpecial participation 2013 My Little Bossings Justin/TintoyMain role, Official 39th Metro Manila Film Festival entry 2014 The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin Bimbee Pineda Chua Main role, Official 40th Metro Manila Film Festival entry 2015 All You Need Is Pag-ibig Jake Supporting role, Official 41st Metro Manila Film Festival entry
Television Year Title Role Notes Ref. 2010 Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo Michael de Jesus Crisanto Special Participation 2011-2016Kris TVHimselfGuest/Host2013, 2026Eat Bulaga!Guest/Co-host 2013 Vampire ang Daddy Ko Guest
Accolades Year Award Category Notable Work Result Ref.2013 Baby & Family Expo Philippines 2013 Golden Kids of the Year (with Ryzza Mae Dizon)My Little Bossings 39th Metro Manila Film Festival Best Child Performer 2014 GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards Phenomenal Child Star (with Ryzza Mae Dizon) "Complete List of Winners: 45th Guillermo Mendoza Box-Office Entertainment Awards 2014" . The Summit Express. Retrieved 2014-05-019. 62nd FAMAS Awards Best Child Performer 40th Metro Manila Film Festival Best Child PerformerThe Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin "Complete List of Winners: 40th Metro Manila Film Festival: Complete List of Winners" . ABS-CBNnews. Retrieved 2014-12-028.2015 Platinum Stallion Media Awards Best Child Male Film Actor "ABS-CBN at DZMM, wagi sa Platinum Stallion Media Awards" . ABS-CBNnews. Retrieved April 12, 2015. SKAL Tourism Awards Youngest Tourism Media Personality Kris & Bimby Summer TV 5th EdukCircle Awards Most Influential Film Child Star of the Year The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin 2016 Platinum Stallion Media Awards Best Child Male Film Actor All You Need Is Pag-Ibig "ABS-CBN wagi sa Platinum Stallion Media Awards 2016" . Star Cinema. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
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